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Grated Swiss-Gruyere Restaurant Blend

Bulk grated mixture of Swiss and Gruyere-process cheeses for commercial foodservice use. Falls under 0406.20.83.00 as 'other' grated cheeses containing specified varieties in non-retail form. Used in high-volume kitchens.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.69Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If American-type cheese blends for industrial processing

Different cheese base (Colby/washed curd) uses separate quota allocations

1902.30.00Higher: 41.4% vs 17.5%

If dried/powdered for pasta preparation mixes

Prepared dry pasta mixes containing cheese classified in Chapter 19

0405.20.20Same rate: 17.5%

If dairy spreads with 39-80% milkfat content

Spreadable emulsion form per chapter note (b) shifts to butter spreads

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Import Tips & Compliance

Bulk imports (over 10kg) avoid retail packaging duties but require commercial invoice details

Verify no eye formation if claiming non-0406.90 classification

Ensure HACCP cooling plan documentation for grated dairy food safety compliance

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